Nevada lawmaker urges state to take control of housing program

A Nevada congresswoman asked state officials Thursday to take control of a program that distributes federal funds to assist struggling homeowners because a nonprofit that administers the program is failing to get the money to those in need.

 
Durango QB Kaden Renshaw takes aim at state wrestling title

Quarterback Kaden Renshaw is a star wrestler for Durango, and after claiming his first Sunset Region championship last week, he’ll enter the 152-pound bracket of the Class 4A state tournament Friday at The Orleans with one goal in mind.

RTC to provide Lyft rides for disabled transit riders

Disabled transit riders can order a Lyft starting on Monday for on-demand trips to the doctor, grocery store and other errands across the Las Vegas Valley.

Africa could host Olympics in near future

Other than Antarctica, only one continent on the planet has never hosted an Olympic Games: Africa. Finally, though, that could be about to change.

 
Reno resident Tim Jitloff to ski in second Winter Olympics

Tim Jitloff will compete in the giant slalom in South Korea in his second Winter Olympics. The opening ceremonies are Friday. He finished 15th in the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

CCSD’s top lobbyist leaving for job with city of Las Vegas

Nicole Rourke, associate superintendent of community and government relations, will leave her post next week to serve as a deputy administrative services director with the city, a spokeswoman for the district confirmed.

Woman says Spirit Airlines told her to flush pet hamster

A Florida woman says an airline told her to flush her hamster down an airport toilet because the emotional support rodent wasn’t allowed to fly with her.

Las Vegas composer, Philharmonic collaborate for ‘Twilight’

There are times — such as Saturday’s “Sounds From Twilight” concert, which features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major — when Las Vegas Philharmonic music director Donato Cabrera wishes he could have a chat with the composer.

Wynn brand may have staying power, experts say

The speedy descent of Steve Wynn on sexual harassment charges may have no long-term impact on the eponymous brand, say marketing, crisis management and hospitality experts.

Dow Jones nosedives 1,000 points on Thursday

The Dow Jones industrials are down 800 points on Thursday, extending the market’s losses.

Miami releases millions of modified mosquitoes to stop Zika outbreak

Mosquitoes are a year-round downside to living in subtropical Miami, but millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes flying in a suburban neighborhood are being hailed as an innovation that may kill off more bugs that spread of Zika and other viruses.

Daytona Day ad not exactly resonating with NASCAR fans

Daytona Day is a Fox Sports ad campaign that suggests people should get together and watch the Daytona 500 on TV in the manner that people get together and watch the Super Bowl.

Cavaliers trade Dwyane Wade to Miami, overhaul roster

From Isaiah Thomas to Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose, the Cleveland Cavaliers loaded up on big names last summer. None will be there if the Cavaliers get back to the NBA Finals.

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